"What makes me qualified is that I've spent the last 5 years here and have seen what has worked and what does not work through the many changes and evolutions here. I still remember a time before the new Student Union was done, I have watched Riddle grow and change, and I wish to incorporate the best parts I have seen of the previous SGAs along with my experience as a student, Graduate Teaching Assistant, and Treasurer of Gamer's Guild, along with the connections I have with people both involved and uninvolved with RSO's and SGA. I have seen campus through many different lenses from my time here, and combined with my VP, Victoria, we have a wide lens on the student body and how its needs change throughout such a large and diverse group of students. As a graduate student, I also have more time to commit to the position. I will be available to listen to students' complaints and work to improve the SGA for everyone. Through my experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, I have gotten to work with the administration and faculty to help students. I will use this experience to continue to help students as SGA President."

"I think the first issue to address is that there is no easy way to voice complaints to the SGA President. I have heard numerous complaints about the administration but have yet to see a way to voice them easily. I will expand upon the ideas of town halls to enable better communication with the President, which can then move up to the administration. I will improve the transparency between the President and the administration so that students can see the progress being made on their comments or concerns.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, I have had the opportunity to work with the administration before, so I understand the ins and outs of it, on both the student side and on the faculty side, from talking to professors, and I will use this experience and knowledge to bridge the gap between the students and the administration. I will open the lines of communication between the administration and students to allow students to see the processes that go on and hold me accountable for the promises and solutions I propose."

"The first step in improving the SGA to serve the student body is to make yourself known, so that people can tell you what they want when they want to. I will streamline the connection between the SGA suite and the student body so that students can voice their needs at public forums and in private suggestion boxes. The student body's needs are ever-changing, as I know from experience of progressing through my undergraduate degree at Riddle, but the first step is knowing what the student body needs. This is why I picked Victoria as my VP, because she is younger than me, and she can help bring the needs of the newer classes to my attention and prevent me from focusing too much on upperclassmen. If elected, I will try to fulfill everyone's needs as much as possible, starting with adding new SGA shuttle lines and fixing a complaint I have heard many times, especially as parking keeps getting worse. I will expand the shuttle lines and add new locations like Walmart and Buc-ee's to help reduce the need for cars on campus."

"SGA has meant many different things to me over the years. When I first started here, it was just an office in the old Student Union that had free coffee. As I started to get involved in RSOs and became treasurer of Gamers' Guild, SGA became much more important. Going in for my first allocation session, I was nervous since I was going into a room and asking people I'd never met for money, but after starting it was a very down to Earth experience and overall, a very friendly one too. SGA to me should be a welcoming place to students and I think it has drifted away from that over time. I want to correct this course, because any public office is ultimately a position of service to the people who voted for you, and being welcoming and approachable is the first step of that. That is ultimately the reason I ended up knowing the people in SGA, and started paying attention to how it grew over time. A President who cannot be approached cannot represent the people who placed them in power, and if elected I will bring the SGA back to a place where it serves the whole student body not just those in charge."

"I am heavily involved in multiple clubs, programs, and organizations. I am currently the head Fundraising chair in Engineers Without Borders, using my communication skills to seek funding for our current project. In the Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers, I am an active member of the fundraising committee and achieved a summer internship as a freshman by using my networking skills and taking advantage of the resources this club offers. This semester, I've been nominated to become part of the Emerging Leadership Program. Their goal is to refine my leadership skills and prepare me for a leadership position like this one. As a freshman who was assigned mentors during my first semester, I learned that I want to do the same for new incoming students. I'm sympathetic, collaborative, open-minded, and passionate. I was specifically taught the skills and meaning of being a leader. I'm highly active and known on campus, and I always listen to what my peers say. Whether it's what they wish the campus had to offer or changes they want to see made. I believe that I was the skills, personality, and determination to drive change if given the Vice President position."

"The Vice President's primary role is to support the President, and I plan to use this opportunity to work closely with the President to prioritize the needs of students. By sharing our collective ideas and perspectives, we can come up with solutions and initiatives that are in the best interest of students. As the head of the Senate, I have access to a vast network of student groups and organizations. I plan to use this platform to engage with these groups and understand their concerns and needs. As the head of the Senate, I plan to work with the senators to make a transparent relationship between each other. One where we are all open and actively communicating and are open to expressing their needs, ideas, and feedback. In addition, I would like to involve students in the decision-making process to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met."

"As the Vice President of the SGA, there are several ways to leverage the position to create a positive and productive environment both within the organization and around campus. One of the most important roles of the Vice President is to facilitate communication and collaboration among SGA members, as well as between the SGA and other student groups and clubs. This can be achieved by organizing regular meetings, forums, and events that encourage dialogue, feedback, and the exchange of ideas. I can help build trust, respect, and a sense of belonging among SGA members and the wider campus community by creating a culture of openness and inclusivity.

Another important aspect is to promote transparency and accountability within the SGA. This can involve maintaining clear and accurate records of SGA meetings, decisions, and activities, as well as communicating regularly with SGA members and the wider campus community about the organization's goals, progress, and challenges. By being transparent and accountable, I can help build trust and credibility for the SGA, and ensure that it is seen as a legitimate and effective representative of the student body. Overall, the Vice President has a critical role to play in creating a positive and productive environment in the SGA and around campus. By fostering open communication and collaboration, advocating for student needs and interests, promoting transparency and accountability, and building relationships and partnerships, I can help build a more engaged, empowered, and effective SGA that is working toward the betterment of the campus community."

"The SGA is responsible for advocating for student needs, promoting student engagement, and enhancing the overall student experience on campus. For many students including me, the SGA plays an essential role in our academic and social lives. I joined a lot of student groups this freshman year, which are all funded by the SGA. It allowed me to truly immerse myself on campus, create friends, attend unforgettable events where I've made life-long friends, and get the opportunities to grow my leadership skills.

Speaking of leadership, I also think SGA means experience and opportunity. Being a part of the SGA can provide students with valuable leadership experience that will carry them beyond their college years. Serving in leadership positions can help students develop important skills like communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. Overall, I think the SGA is essential to the university community. And its meaning to me is to provide a voice and representation for the student body and foster a sense of collaboration and engagement among students."